On October 9, 2024, DOE published a final rule in the Federal Register which established and amended  the certification provisions, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for certain types of consumer products and commercial and industrial equipment.  These provisions were intended to ensure reporting that is consistent with currently applicable energy conservation standards and test procedures and to ensure DOE has the information necessary to determine the appropriate classification of products for the application of standards.

The House and the Senate subsequently passed House Joint Resolution 42 (H.J.Res. 42), which disapproved DOE’s October 9, 2024 final rule under the Congressional Review Act (CRA; 5 U.S.C. 801-808).  H.J.Res. 42 was sent to the President for signature on May 6, 2025, and it was subsequently signed by the President.  Because the October 9, 2024 DOE final rule was disapproved, the Department withdrew the rule from the Federal Register because the rule no longer has force or effect.